Marker for golf ball

Abstract

To provide a marker for golf balls capable of representing strength when the golf ball is hit.SOLUTION: A golf ball marker (1) comprises a body (10) for marking a golf ball, and at least one grip (20) to be connected to the body (10), where the body (10) includes a plurality of first holes (12), each of the plurality of first holes (12) is composed of one or more holes, and the plurality of first holes (12) are arranged such that at least some of the plurality of holes of the plurality of first holes are aligned in a substantially straight line as a whole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a marker for a golf ball. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are golf ball markers for marking a line on a golf ball. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a golf ball marker that has a simple structure and can reduce manufacturing costs. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3237337 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When playing golf, not only the direction in which the golf ball is hit but also the strength with which it is hit are important. However, conventional golf ball markers only mark the golf ball with a line indicating the direction in which the golf ball should be hit. The present invention has been made in view of such problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present invention is a golf ball marker comprising a main body portion for marking a golf ball and at least one grip portion connected to the main body portion, wherein the main body portion has a plurality of first hole portions, each of the plurality of first hole portions consisting of one or more holes, and the plurality of first hole portions are arranged so that at least some of the holes of the plurality of first hole portions are aligned in an approximately straight line as a whole. Another aspect of the present invention is the golf ball marker described above, wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged so that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion is different.

[0006] Another aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned golf ball marker, wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged in a substantially straight line in order so that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion increases or decreases by one or more.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned golf ball marker, wherein each of the plurality of first hole portions is composed of the same number of holes, and the same number of holes constituting each of the plurality of first hole portions are configured to differ in at least one of size, thickness, and length.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention is the above-mentioned golf ball marker, wherein the main body further has a first through-portion in the shape of a figure or letter representing a number greater than the maximum number of the plurality of holes, and / or a figure or letter representing a number smaller than the minimum number of the one or more holes, disposed at at least one end of the plurality of first hole portions arranged in a substantially straight line.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is the above golf ball marker, wherein the main body further comprises a second penetrating portion in the shape of a graphic or letter representing the strength with which the golf ball is hit. Another aspect of the present invention is the golf ball marker described above, wherein the grip portion or the main body portion has at least one star-shaped through-hole. Another aspect of the present invention is the golf ball marker described above, wherein the shape of the one or more holes constituting each of the plurality of first hole portions is a point or a line segment. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a golf ball marker 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]1 is a diagram showing an example of a rear view of a golf ball marker 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of a left side view and a right side view of a golf ball marker 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a front view of a golf ball marker 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention fitted to a golf ball 50. FIG. [Figure 5] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view when viewed obliquely from below the front view of FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 6] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view when viewed obliquely from above with respect to the front view of FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a mark made on a golf ball 50 using a golf ball marker 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a specific example in which one or more holes constituting the first hole portion 12a etc. are lines (line segments). [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a specific example in which each of the first hole portions 12a, etc. is made up of one hole. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a golf ball marker 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0012] Fig. 1 is an example of a front view of a golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 2 is an example of a back view of a golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 3 is an example of a left side view (Fig. 3(a)) and a right side view (Fig. 3(b)) of a golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment.

[0013] Moreover, Fig. 4 is an example of a front view of the golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment fitted to a golf ball 50. Fig. 5 is an example of a perspective view when viewed obliquely from below the front view of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is an example of a perspective view when viewed obliquely from above the front view of Fig. 4.

[0014] The golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment includes a main body 10 for marking a golf ball and at least one gripping portion 20 (20a, 20b) connected to the main body 10. The golf ball marker 1 is used in a state where it is closely fitted to a golf ball 50, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. Therefore, the main body 10 has a curved shape so that it can closely fit along the surface of a golf ball 50 of a typical size. In this embodiment, the gripping portions 20 are configured as two parts formed continuously with the main body 10 so as to sandwich the main body 10, but there may be only one gripping portion, or three or more gripping portions. The material of the golf ball marker 1 may be the same as that of a typical golf ball marker.

[0015] The main body 10 has a plurality of first hole portions 12. In this embodiment, the golf ball marker 1 has five first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "first hole portions 12a, etc."). Each of the plurality of first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e is composed of one or more holes penetrating the back surface of the main body 10. In this embodiment, the first hole portion 12a is composed of one hole. The first hole portion 12b is composed of two holes. The first hole portion 12c is composed of three holes. The first hole portion 12d is composed of four holes. The first hole portion 12e is composed of five holes. The holes constituting each of the first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e are holes for applying markings to the golf ball 50 that indicate multiple levels of strength when the user hits the golf ball. In this specification, the term "hole" refers to a portion that penetrates to the other side (opposite side), and its shape, length, and size can take various forms. In this embodiment, as an example, a case is mainly shown in which one or more holes constituting each hole portion 12 are in the shape of a dot (circle).

[0016] Furthermore, the plurality of first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e are arranged such that at least some of the plurality of holes of the plurality of first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e are aligned in a substantially straight line as a whole. In this embodiment, the one hole constituting first hole portion 12a, the two holes constituting first hole portion 12b, the three holes constituting first hole portion 12c, the four holes constituting first hole portion 12d, and the five holes constituting first hole portion 12e are all aligned in a substantially straight line. However, it is also possible for only some of the holes to be aligned in a substantially straight line, rather than all of them. Note that the term "substantially linear" means that the holes do not necessarily need to be aligned strictly in a straight line, and a certain degree of deviation is permitted (this also applies throughout this specification).

[0017] In this embodiment, the multiple first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e are arranged in a substantially linear sequence so that the number of holes constituting the first hole portion 12a, etc. increases or decreases by one or more. In this embodiment, the first hole portion 12a consisting of one hole, the first hole portion 12b consisting of two holes, the first hole portion 12c consisting of three holes, the first hole portion 12d consisting of four holes, and the first hole portion 12e consisting of five holes are arranged in a substantially linear sequence in this order. Note that in this embodiment, the number of holes constituting the first hole portion 12a, etc. is configured to increase (decrease) by one, but it may also be configured to increase (decrease) by multiples, for example, by two. Furthermore, the multiple first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e may not be arranged in order so that the number of holes constituting the first hole portion 12a, etc. increases or decreases by one or more, but may be arranged so that the number of holes in the hole portion 12 is random.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a mark made on a golf ball 50 using the golf ball marker 1 of this embodiment. FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b) show a golf ball 50 viewed from different directions. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, with the golf ball marker 1 fitted to the golf ball 50, marking can be performed by inserting the tip of a marker (not shown) into the holes constituting each of the first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e, the two first through-portions 13 and 14 (described below), the second through-portion 17 (described below), and the fourth through-portion 16 (described below) through each through-portion, thereby making it possible to make various marks over a partial range of the spherical surface of the golf ball 50, as shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b).

[0019] In Figures 7(a) and 7(b), marks 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, and 32e (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as "marks 32a, etc.") are marks that can be made through the first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e, respectively. Marks 33 and 34 are marks that can be made through the first through portions 13 and 14, respectively. Mark 37 is a mark that can be made through the second through portion 17. Mark 36 is a mark that can be made through the fourth through portion 16.

[0020] A player playing golf using a golf ball 50 determines with which strength, 1 to 5, the golf ball 50 will be hit when the player places the golf ball 50 on the field of the course to play. For example, if the player intends to hit the golf ball 50 with a strength of "3," the player places the golf ball 50 on the field with the mark 32c, i.e., the three dots (circles) aligned, facing upward so that the mark 32c can be seen. This allows the user to see the three dots aligned in the mark 32c when hitting the golf ball 50. This allows the user to concentrate more while hitting the golf ball 50 without forgetting to hit the golf ball 50 with a strength of "3." Furthermore, in the golf ball marker 1 according to this embodiment, the multiple first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e are arranged in a generally linear fashion overall. Therefore, the marks 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, and 32e that can be marked on the golf ball 50 by these multiple holes are also arranged in a generally linear fashion. The player regards the multiple dots (circles) of the marks 32a, etc., arranged continuously in a substantially linear fashion as a straight line, and places the golf ball 50 so that the straight line faces the direction in which the golf ball 50 will be hit. This is extremely useful because the marks 32a, etc., arranged continuously in a substantially linear fashion can indicate to the player both the force and direction with which the golf ball 50 will be hit.

[0021] 1 to 6, the main body 10 further includes first through-portions 13, 14 at at least one end of the plurality of first hole portions 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, and 12e arranged in a substantially linear fashion, each of which has a shape or letter representing a number greater than the maximum number of the plurality of holes and / or a shape or letter representing a number smaller than the minimum number of the one or more holes. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the main body 10 has a first through-portion 13 that penetrates the rear surface of the main body 10 and indicates a "- (minus)" sign, adjacent to the first hole portion 12a. This first through-portion 13 that indicates a "- (minus)" sign is located on the opposite side of the first hole portion 12a from the first hole portion 12b. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6, the main body 10 has another first through-portion 14 that penetrates the rear surface of the main body 10 and indicates a "+ (plus)" sign, adjacent to the first hole portion 12e. This first through-hole 14 indicating "+ (plus)" is arranged on the opposite side of first hole 12e from first hole 12d. Marks 33 and 34 can be applied to golf ball 50 by first through-holes 13 and 14.

[0022] Mark 33 indicates to the user that the golf ball 50 should be hit with less force than the force of "1" indicated by mark 32a. Mark 34 indicates to the user that the golf ball 50 should be hit with more force than the force of "5" indicated by mark 32e. If the player intends to hit the golf ball 50 with very little force, the golf ball 50 can be placed on the field with mark 33 facing up so that the player can see it. If the player intends to hit the golf ball 50 with more force than the force of "5", the golf ball 50 can be placed on the field with mark 34 facing up so that the player can see it.

[0023] By providing the first through-holes 13, 14 in the golf ball marker 1 in this way, it is possible to suggest to the user the magnitude of a force other than that expressed by the mark 32a, etc., made by the first hole 12a, etc. In this embodiment, two first through-holes 13, 14 are provided in the golf ball marker 1, but only one of them may be provided.

[0024] The main body 10 further includes a second through-hole 17 in the shape of a figure or letter representing the strength with which the golf ball 50 is hit. In this embodiment, the second through-hole 17 is in the shape of a line (line segment) of a predetermined length. The length of this line (line segment) is expected to be, for example, approximately 1.3 to 2.0 cm (centimeters). In this embodiment, the number "30" is written on the main body 10 adjacent to the second through-hole 17. This represents 30 cm. When hitting a golf ball, it is important to swing the golf club with the image of pushing the ball about 30 cm inward. By including such a second through-hole 17 in the golf ball marker 1, a mark 37 in the shape of a line (line segment) can be marked on the golf ball 50, as shown in FIG. 7(b).

[0025] For example, when a player tees up golf ball 50 to take his or her first shot, the player places golf ball 50 on the tee with mark 37 facing up so that the player can see it. This allows the player to hit golf ball 50 while increasing their concentration without forgetting to swing the golf club with the image of pushing the ball about 30 cm back. Also, in this embodiment, the number "30" is only written on golf ball marker 1, but this number may also be a through-hole so that the number "30" can be marked on golf ball 50 through the through-hole.

[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the grip portion 20 includes at least one third through-hole 22. By including at least one third through-hole 22, the grip portion 20 improves design and also improves portability by, for example, threading a string or metal fitting through the third through-hole 22. Note that, in this embodiment, the third through-hole 22 has a star shape, but is not limited to this and may have another shape.

[0027] In this embodiment, the main body 10 has at least one star-shaped fourth through-hole 16. Stars have an important meaning when playing golf. By providing the golf ball marker 1 with such a star-shaped fourth through-hole 16, it is possible to mark the golf ball 50 with a star-shaped mark 36, as shown in FIG. 7(a). (Variation)

[0028] In this embodiment, the one or more holes constituting the first hole portion 12a, etc., are dotted (circular), but are not limited thereto. The one or more holes may be short lines (line segments), for example, about 2 to 5 mm (millimeters). As a result, the marks 32a, etc. are also marked on the golf ball 50 as short lines (line segments) about 3 to 5 mm (millimeters). FIG. 8 schematically shows a specific example in which the one or more holes constituting the first hole portion 12a, etc., are lines (line segments). Note that the size and length of the holes illustrated in FIG. 8 may differ from the actual size and length of the holes (this also applies to FIG. 9, which will be described later). Some or all of the lines (line segments) of the one or more holes may be arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the multiple first hole portions 12a, etc., which are arranged in a substantially linear fashion as a whole, as shown in FIG. 8(a), or may be arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, as shown in FIG. 8(b). In the former case, the one or more holes constituting the first hole portion 12 appear to be more linear as a whole, making it easier for the player to recognize the direction in which to hit the golf ball 50. In the example of Fig. 8, the multiple first hole portions 12a etc. are arranged so that the number of lines (line segments) increases (decreases) in sequence, but they may also be arranged randomly.

[0029] Furthermore, the number of holes constituting each of the first hole portions 12a, etc. may all be the same (one or more). In this embodiment, the strength with which the golf ball 50 is hit can be indicated by varying the number of holes. However, instead, at least one of the size, thickness, and length of the holes may be gradually increased (decreased), thickened (decreased), or lengthened (decreased). Figure 9 schematically shows a specific example in which each of the first hole portions 12a, etc. is composed of only one hole.

[0030] FIG. 9(a) shows an example in which holes such as the first hole portion 12a are in the shape of dots (circles) and the sizes of the dots (circles) are different. FIGS. 9(b) and 9(c) show an example in which holes such as the first hole portion 12a are in the shape of lines (line segments) with the same length but different thicknesses. FIGS. 9(d) and 9(e) show an example in which holes such as the first hole portion 12a are in the shape of lines (line segments) with the same thickness but different lengths. However, these are merely examples. The shapes of the holes constituting each of the first hole portions 12a may be a combination of these. For example, holes such as the first hole portion 12a may be in the shape of lines (line segments) with the length and thickness gradually increasing (decreasing) and increasing (decreasing) in a stepwise manner. Furthermore, in the example of Figure 9, multiple first hole portions 12a etc. are arranged so that the size, thickness or length of the holes increases (decreases), increases (decreases), or decreases (decreases), but they may also be arranged randomly.

[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of first hole portions 12a, etc. is five, but is not limited to this. The number may be smaller or larger. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of holes in each of the plurality of first hole portions 12a is one at minimum and five at maximum, but is not limited to this. For example, the minimum number of holes may be two. Furthermore, the number of holes in the first hole portions 12a, etc. may not increase (decrease) one by one in sequence, but may increase (decrease) by multiples (for example, two by two).

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the two first through-holes 13, 14 have the shapes of "- (minus)" and "+ (plus)", but are not limited to this. For example, the first through-holes 13, 14 may have the shapes of symbols or signs that can intuitively or directly indicate an increase or decrease in force, such as an inequality sign or an arrow, or may have the shapes of letters that can intuitively or directly indicate an increase or decrease in force, such as "big" and "small".

[0033] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a golf ball marker 1 according to another embodiment. In the golf ball marker 1 shown in Fig. 10, the fourth piercing portion 16 and the third piercing portion 22 are integrally provided in the grip portion 20 (20b). The second piercing portion 17 is provided in the grip portion 20 (20a). In this way, the positions and shapes of the second piercing portion 17, the third piercing portion 22, and the fourth piercing portion 16 can be modified in various ways.

[0034] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and may be embodied in various different forms within the scope of the technical concept thereof.

[0035] Furthermore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown and described, but includes all embodiments that achieve equivalent effects to those intended by the present invention. Furthermore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the combination of inventive features defined by each claim, but can be defined by any desired combination of specific features from among all the respective disclosed features. (Addendum)

[0036] The following configurations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention. (1) A golf ball marker comprising: a body portion for marking a golf ball; and at least one grip portion connected to the body portion, the main body portion includes a plurality of first holes, A golf ball marker, wherein each of the plurality of first hole portions is composed of one or more holes, and the plurality of first hole portions are arranged so that at least some of the holes of the plurality of first hole portions are aligned in a substantially straight line as a whole. (2) The golf ball marker according to (1), wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged so that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion is different. (3) The golf ball marker according to (1) or (2), wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged in a substantially linear sequence such that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion increases or decreases by one or more. (4) A golf ball marker according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein each of the plurality of first hole portions is composed of the same number of holes, and the same number of holes constituting each of the plurality of first hole portions are configured to have different sizes, thicknesses, and / or lengths. (5) A golf ball marker as described in any one of (1) to (4), wherein the main body further has a first through-portion in the shape of a figure or letter representing a number greater than the maximum number of the plurality of holes, and / or a figure or letter representing a number smaller than the minimum number of the one or more holes, arranged at at least one end of the plurality of first hole portions arranged in a substantially straight line. (6) The golf ball marker according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the main body further comprises a second through-hole in the shape of a figure or letter representing the strength with which the golf ball is hit. (7) The golf ball marker according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the gripping portion has at least one third penetrating portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1...Golf ball marker 10...Main body 12a, 12b, 21c, 12d, 12e...first hole portion 13, 14...First penetration 16...Fourth penetration 17...Second penetration 20...Gripping part 22...Third penetration 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32e, 33, 34, 36, 37…Marks 50...golf ball

Claims

1. A golf ball marker comprising: a body portion for marking a golf ball; and at least one grip portion connected to the body portion, the main body portion includes a plurality of first holes; A golf ball marker, wherein each of the plurality of first hole portions is composed of one or more holes, and the plurality of first hole portions are arranged so that at least some of the holes of the plurality of first hole portions are aligned in an approximately straight line as a whole.

2. The golf ball marker according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged such that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion is different.

3. 2. The golf ball marker according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of first hole portions are arranged in a substantially linear array in order such that the number of holes constituting each first hole portion increases or decreases by one or more.

4. 2. The golf ball marker according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of first hole portions is composed of an equal number of holes, and the equal number of holes constituting each of the plurality of first hole portions are configured to differ in at least one of size, thickness, and length.

5. 2. The golf ball marker of claim 1, wherein the main body further includes a first through-portion in the shape of a figure or letter representing a number greater than the maximum number of the plurality of holes, and / or a figure or letter representing a number smaller than the minimum number of the one or more holes, at at least one end of the plurality of first hole portions arranged in a substantially straight line.

6. The golf ball marker according to claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a second penetrating portion in the shape of a graphic or letter representing the strength with which the golf ball is hit.

7. The golf ball marker according to claim 1 , wherein the grip portion or the body portion includes at least one star-shaped piercing portion.

8. The golf ball marker according to claim 1 , wherein the shape of the one or more holes constituting each of the plurality of first hole portions is a point or a line segment.

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